WASHINGTON — A vast majority of the residential population in Washington, D.C., oppose President Donald Trump’s takeover of local law enforcement even as the president continues to send hundreds of National Guard troops to the 68-square-mile district.

Almost 80% of residents say they oppose the takeover, including 69% who say they “strongly” oppose and 10% who only “somewhat” oppose, according to a new survey conducted by The Washington Post. That’s far above the 17% who say they either “strongly” or “somewhat” approve assuming control of local police.

Another 4% said they have no opinion.

Trump announced last week he would send at least 800 National Guard soldiers to the nation’s capital to crack down on what he described as “out of control” crime, particularly attacks committed by

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